Which roadmaps guide the evaluation process?

• A. ICF and Eval statement
• B. ICF only
• C. Eval statement only
• D. None of these

Answer: (A)

Guiding the evaluation with both an universal framework and a concrete documentation plan keeps the process thorough and clear. The ICF provides a common language and structure for describing a person’s functioning across body functions, activities, participation, and the surrounding environmental and personal factors. It helps you frame what to look for during the assessment and how different aspects of health relate to each other.

The evaluation statement, on the other hand, is the formal document that states the purpose of the evaluation, the methods used, the findings, and the implications for care. It translates the information from the ICF-based framework into a concrete plan of action, goals, and recommendations.

Using both together ensures you evaluate comprehensively within a consistent terminology, and you also produce a clear, actionable plan that others can follow. Relying on only one would leave gaps—ICF alone lacks the explicit plan and documentation, while the evaluation statement alone lacks the standardized framework to organize and interpret what you find.